Månadsarkiv: november 2013

The New Orleans style band Göta River Jazzmen was founded in the 1950’s. After a long break the band was re-established in 1988 with two of the founders: Lars Ehnström, trombone and Esbjörn Olsson trumpet, who were active until 2010. The band was well-established with annual tours in Europe. Göta River appeared on both radio […]

”I Can’t Escape from You” is a tune composed by Richard A Whiting. It was recorded by Erskine Hawkins in 1936. This tune was a Bing Crosby hit in the movie ”Rhythm on the Range”, also recorded by Erroll Garner, Dexter Gordon and many other artists – but not by traditional jazz bands! Three years […]